Cash flow & forecasting
Understand the cash ahead of you and prepare for changing conditions.
- Cash flow forecasts and budgets
- Scenario modelling and planning
- Management reporting and useful KPIs
Wye, Kent · Flexible financial leadership
Part-time Finance Director support in Kent.
Get a clearer view of your cash, performance and next steps. Barnlake Consulting provides practical Finance Director and fractional CFO support for owner-managed and growing businesses, shaped around the support you need.
Experienced support, flexibly
Financial leadership as your business grows.
As a business becomes more complex, keeping the books up to date is only part of the picture. You also need to understand what the numbers mean, how much cash you will need and which decisions will improve performance.
A part-time Finance Director works alongside you and your team to bring that perspective. Sometimes called a fractional Finance Director or fractional CFO, the role provides senior financial input through an agreed level of support, without the commitment of a full-time appointment.
Based in Wye, Paul Rosbrook works with businesses across Kent, visiting clients and working remotely as the engagement requires. Support can be a one-off project, an interim role or a regular part-time arrangement.
How Barnlake can help
Turn financial information
into practical decisions.
The priorities depend on your business, whether you need better cash visibility, a credible plan for growth or stronger control over performance.
Planning & funding
Build a financial picture that supports your next decision.
- Business plans and growth forecasts
- Preparation for funding discussions
- Support with banks and advisers
Performance & control
Identify what is driving results and where action will have the greatest value.
- Margin and cost review
- Finance processes and team development
- Practical improvement plans
When to bring in a Finance Director
Is this the right support for your business?
Part-time FD support can help when you have reliable accounts but need more guidance on the decisions ahead. It can also help during growth, change or a gap in finance leadership.
- You want a clearer forecast of cash and working capital needs.
- You are planning an investment, expansion or funding application.
- You need to understand why margins or profits are changing.
- Your finance team would benefit from senior direction and support.
- You need experienced input for a specific project or an interim period.
Work directly with Paul Rosbrook
Experienced judgment. A practical approach.
Paul qualified at PwC and has more than 30 years of experience in senior finance and operational roles across PLC and privately owned businesses, with particular experience in housebuilding and property.
Barnlake combines financial analysis with an understanding of how businesses operate. The aim is to help owners see the choices clearly, challenge assumptions and turn decisions into action.
Getting started
Support shaped around your priorities.
An initial conversation starts with your business: where you are now, what concerns you and what you want to achieve. Paul can then discuss the scope of support, the time involved and the fee before you agree an engagement.
Regular part-time support
Ongoing input for owners and management teams, with a level of involvement agreed around your priorities.
Interim finance leadership
Senior support during a transition, a period of change or a gap in your finance leadership.
One-off projects
Focused work on a forecast, business plan, funding preparation or a finance and operational challenge.
Common questions
Do you work with businesses throughout Kent?
Yes. Barnlake is based in Wye and supports businesses across Kent. On-site visits and remote working are agreed to suit the work and your team.
What is the difference between a part-time FD and a fractional CFO?
The terms are often used for a similar arrangement: access to senior financial leadership for an agreed portion of time. The scope matters more than the title, so Barnlake starts with the decisions and support your business needs.
Can you work with my accountant and finance team?
Yes. Paul works alongside owners, management teams, finance staff and advisers, helping turn reporting into forecasts, priorities and practical action.
How much does part-time Finance Director support cost?
The fee depends on the scope and level of involvement. Contact Paul to discuss your needs and agree the support and fee before work begins.
Further reading
When is the right time to bring in an FD?
Read our guide to five signs your business could benefit from part-time financial leadership.
Start a conversation
Discuss part-time FD support for your Kent business.
Tell Paul what you are working towards and where you would value greater financial clarity.
Email: paul@barnlake.co.uk
Mobile: 07747 638843